Westland Wessex

Primary Manufacturer: Westland Primary Era: Cold War
Westland Wessex representative image

About the Westland Wessex Type

The Westland Wessex is a British turbine-powered helicopter developed by Westland Aircraft (later Westland Helicopters) as a licensed adaptation of the American Sikorsky H-34. It was the first helicopter in the world to be produced in large numbers with a gas turbine propulsion system, marking a significant advancement in rotary-wing aviation.

Specific Variants & Examples

Westland Wessex HAS.1 (XS863)

Westland Wessex HAS.1 (XS863)

Anti-submarine warfare helicopter

By: Westland Aircraft
Westland Wessex HC.2 XV728 Argonaut

Westland Wessex HC.2 XV728 Argonaut

Utility helicopter

By: Westland

Museums Featuring Westland Wessex Aircraft

Exhibits can change. To avoid disappointment, before visiting, please check the museum website for up-to-date exhibit listings.

Further Reading & Resources

Westland Wessex Owners' Workshop Manual: 1958 onwards (all models) (Haynes Manuals)

By: Lee Howard

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References & Useful Links

Westland Wessex on Wikipedia

Westland Wessex RAF Museum